Explore Movie Vocabulary
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Where the Truth Lies
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is Where the Truth Lies in English?
Where the Truth Lies: 63.7% A1–A2 vocabulary; 15.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,528.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.9% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 15.9% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 10.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
7.4% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
92.6% A1–A2 vocabulary; 3.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 1.8% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- telethon (rare): 20 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
... it's the Veterans Day Polio Telethon!
- suite (B1): 10 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
... was that Maureen was found dead in their hotel suite.
- polio (rare): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
If I could will my polio away...
- preference (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
That wasn't his preference.
- career (B1): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
...but also as the definitive account of the joint careers of Morris and Collins.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The 39 Steps: 16.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points more than Where the Truth Lies).
- Snake Eyes: 15.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.4 percentage points less than Where the Truth Lies).
- Perfect Stranger: 15.0% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.8 percentage points less than Where the Truth Lies).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: